Clarksville police chief Greg Donaldson said the parolee, who eluded Clarksville and state police Tuesday night, was captured shortly after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Donaldson confirmed the man was a Clarksville resident, but declined to release the man's name pending the filing of formal charges. It was unclear for what crime the parolee was previously convicted.

A post by the Yell County Sheriff's Department on its Facebook page said Johnson, who left the department as a sergeant, joined the drug task force in 2001 after working as a detective in Dardanelle.

"Larry was a friend, confidant, and brother in blue who gave his life protecting and serving the citizens of Clarksville, Johnson County, and the state of Arkansas," Donaldson wrote Wednesday morning on his department's Facebook page. "As the chief of police, I am so thankful for the many friends, family and other law enforcement agencies that have reached out to us with offers of support, guidance or just a shoulder to cry on. You will never know how much we needed that and will continue to need that in the coming days."

Ok, so if I go and read the linked story there's a little more, but nothing is really answered.

So they suspected him of violating parole. That's still no answer.

What's really disturbing is why there was not a younger, more capable officer available to give chase. A sixty-five year old man was giving chase and died. Why would anyone be surprised? I'm not saying there aren't 60- and 70-year old people who can run. There certainly are, but they are the rare exception to the rule, even among cops.

This story leaves a lot untold. Such as why they were chasing the guy, other than just that he was running from them. Were they there to arrest him? Were they investigating a crime they thought he was involved in? What exactly is a "home visit", anyways? Is that a cute euphemism for a desperate investigation method, "Let's knock on doors until someone runs"? Aside from running, what did the parolee DO? Just being a parolee is not a crime. Give us more substance in the story, please.

As I believe you read in the linked story, the police said they were visiting a parolee in his home (thus, a home visit) to ensure he was complying with the stipulations of his parole. You're correct, being a parolee is not a crime. Fleeing police who are conducting "governmental operations" is, however.

I don't know if the man is suspected of other crimes; police would not comment when I asked.